CVE-2013-1491

CVE-2013-1491 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-94
• Affected product: Oracle Jdk
• Published: 2013-03-08
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier, 6 Update 43 and earlier, 5.0 Update 41 and earlier, and JavaFX 2.2.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to 2D, as demonstrated by Joshua Drake during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2013.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1491?

The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier, 6 Update 43 and earlier, 5.0 Update 41 and earlier, and JavaFX 2.2.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to 2D, as demonstrated by Joshua Drake during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2013.

How severe is CVE-2013-1491?

CVE-2013-1491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-1491 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1491?

CVE-2013-1491 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1491?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-1491 published?

CVE-2013-1491 was published on 2013-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03898880
• http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/HP-Security-Research-Blog/Pwn2Own-2013/ba-p/5981157
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Apr/msg00001.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-05/msg00013.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-06/msg00001.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-06/msg00007.html
• http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=137283787217316&w=2
• http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0757.html
• http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0758.html
• http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1455.html
• http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1456.html
• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpuapr2013-1928497.html
• http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-107A
• http://www.zdnet.com/pwn2own-down-go-all-the-browsers-7000012283/
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16663
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A19482
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A19553
• https://twitter.com/thezdi/status/309438311112507392

Affected products (2)

• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update17:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update17:*:*:*:*:*:*

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